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Big Brown's Jockey, Trainer Clear the Air

Big Brown's jockey and trainer met to clear the air this morning, a day after the trainer blamed the jockey for the horse's shocking last place finish at the Belmont Stakes. ESPN's Jeannine Edwards reports that Dutrow and Desormeaux met early this morning at Aqueduct in New York, and Dutrow said afterward that he and...

Trainer Rips Jockey, Says Big Brown 'Didn't Have Any Idea What the Hell Was Going On'

If you thought trainer Rick Dutrow was an obnoxious loudmouth before Big Brown lost at the Belmont, you ain't seen nothing yet. After refusing to speak to the media after Big Brown's big disappointment on Saturday, Dutrow has now broken his silence, and he puts the blame for Big Brown's loss squarely on the shoulders of...

What Do Adam Scott and Tiger Have in Common? Well, Besides The Golf Stuff

Honestly, is there a top golfer that doesn't have something wrong with him?First it was Phil Mickelson and his wrist issues, then Tiger Woods went all "my knee hurts" on us and now it's Adam Scott and a broken pinkie finger.According to a report by The Golf Channel, Scott, the third ranked golfer in the world, broke his...

Expert Says the Legacy of Big Brown Will Be a Consensus to End the Use of Steroids

Big Brown's big flop at the Belmont will go down as one of the most disappointing showings in the history of the sport. But it may also go down as a turning point regarding the use of steroids in horse racing.Big Brown's trainer gave the horse the steroid Winstrol -- which is illegal for humans but legal in most states for...

Big Brown Falls Short, but Belmont Stakes Draws Big TV Ratings

Big Brown was a big disappointment, but the Belmont Stakes delivered an impressive TV rating for ABC Saturday, demonstrating that while horse racing has declined in popularity, it can still draw an audience when one horse stands out from the crowd.ESPN announced today that the Belmont had a 10.5 overnight metered market...